Prim and Proper

Well, this was the best mommy could do in capturing my hands folded ever so carefully around one another. For some reason she thought this was worthy of a picture. Obviously I was swinging so it was a little difficult to get a good picture. But she did get me right before I swung out of view. I hope it was worth it!

Training in Progress

I'm making some improvement in my activity center. To most these pictures don't seem to be anything out of the ordinary but if you look closely you may just see that I am holding myself up better. Instead of always leaning on the front of the seat I now can pull myself back and to the side without support. Now, mind you, I can only do this for a few seconds but it's better than before. My training is working. I'll keep you updated on further improvements.

The Faux Bow

Check out what my silly mommy did to me the other day! She was eating those chocolate eggs wrapped in colored foil and got this crazy idea of making the wrapper into a bow for my head! I kind of liked it though as you can see from my grin! I thought I did a good job of balancing it on my head. So folks, some of you ask what we do all day every day...here's just a glimpse of what a typical day looks like for us. Pretty intense huh?! But mommy says she wouldn't trade it in for the world! Thanks mom!

Bathing Beauty

So my friend Emma who lives behind me let me borrow her bathing suit. She's a little older...6 months or so. I thought that was so nice of her. I don't have a swimsuit yet. This one fits okay...it's a little small but of course mom needed to get some pictures of me in it. I was inspired by the patriotic theme and it made me think of training for the Chub Olympics. Keep reading to find out how that went!

A Little Discouraged

So, like I said previously, I was a little discouraged to find out I am behind in some of my reflexes. So here I sit, thinking, contemplating, on what to do to build my strength and agility.
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Giving It All I've Got!

I'm pulling, I'm stretching....I'm working as hard as I can to sit up tall. This is what it's gonna take to be as strong as I can be...phew...it's hard work folks but that's what training is all about. It's a good thing I've got my special swimsuit on with its patriotic theme to help propel me forward. I mean...I am training for the Chub Olympics still so it only seems appropriate to wear our nations proud colors, red, white, and blue!

Steady....

Steady....steady......Hooray!! Look at me! I am sitting up better than ever!! My training is working!! It has to be my special patriotic bathing suit doing the trick! I know my face doesn't show it (hey I'm focusing really hard...what every good trainer does) but I am all smiles inside!!!

Celebration Time!

Now I'm really celebrating!! I feel encouraged and I feel like I can do it! It's just like that story mommy and I read....The Little Engine that Could...I'm that little engine! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can....I can do it! Just wait...before long you'll see me doing somersaults and walking on my hands, you heard me right folks...my hands! And of course my feet too! Hooray!

Silly Daddy!

So guess who's giving me a bath tonight? Daddy!! He is so funny. Here we are just hanging out while we wait for the tub to fill up. Daddy was very considerate to make sure I wouldn't regret this picture in the future. That's my dad for ya!

Mommy, Daddy's Doing a Great Job!

I wasn't so sure at first about daddy giving me a bath (as you can see by my face here) because I'm so used to mommy but boy he did a great job! We had a lot of fun together! He splashed me a lot and I thought that was so funny!! I hope we can do it again sometime soon daddy!!! I love you! (Mommy told me to tell everyone she's sorry the picture is a little blurry...it was the best she could do at the time...so let's give her a break everyone)

All Grown Up

Don't I look like such a big girl in this skirt? Mommy dressed me up a little today since we were going to the doctor (scroll on down to see how that went). Our neighbors were so gracious to let me borrow some of their daughter, Emma's, clothes. She's about six months older than me. We thought this skirt was too cute. Some of my poses aren't too lady like but don't worry...there are shorts built into the bottom. I like wearing skirts!!

Can You See Me?

Can you see me? I can't see you!! Do you like this new move I do? I think it's really cool. I have started to do it a lot because it's so much fun!!! Mommy gets a big kick out of it when I do it so I like to do it a lot!!!

My 6 Month Check-Up

Hey, you may be saying, these aren't pictures of Hannah's six month checkup! Well, you're right...mommy didn't take pictures at the doctor BUT there is a reason we chose these pictures. Mommy wanted to show what a happy girl I was today despite the fact I got two shots and some funny liquid down my throat. I am getting much better at handling those shots and we found out that at my nine month checkup I don't even have to get shots! Yahoo!!! Well, you may be wondering how the checkup went and how I did at the big weigh in. Well, it looks like we'll still be training for the Chub Olympics!! I weighed in at a whopping 11 lbs. 13 ounces! That's an eight ounce increase from last month...not stellar! I do feel pretty special that I stand alone in the weight percentile for six month babies (0 percentile for those of you who didn't catch that). But the doc said not to worry...I had made personal increase and am steadily moving up (apparently he showed mommy this detailed graph that showed this...hey...I feel pretty special..a graph all about and only about ME!). I think my length was 24 and 1/4 inches...that's in the 17th percentile. I am also a little behind developmentally with my reflexes so that means even MORE training with mom! Like I said yesterday, I have yet to roll over and sit up but it's really because I am just enjoying laying around and chilling out. But I guess I'll have to be more intentional with my playtime because I am worrying mommy a bit. Phew...this baby thing is more demanding than I thought. But we'll fill you in when I surprise you all with these moves I've been keeping under the radar these past two months. Just wait...you won't believe your eyes!!

Special Time with Grandma and Papa

Here we are all three together having a blast!!! Man, do they think I'm funny. Look at that one picture where Grandma is so tickled! I just love to make them laugh! And they make me laugh too!! I am so ticklish. When Papa tickles my legs and tummy I can't stop laughing. Boy we sure had a good time together!

Special Time with Grandma

Grandma and I had fun together today! She played more Patty Cake with me and I also showed her how I could "stand." She was real proud of me!! Now for those of you who may be curious....no I have not rolled over, sat up, or done any other sort of physical milestone. Hey, I'm just not in any hurry. I like to take things slowly and enjoy each stage I am in at the moment. Mommy does practice with me every day on rolling over and sitting up....but it just doesn't interest me...kind of like the whole bottle thing. I like to tell people that I march to the beat of a different drummer. But I am sure mommy will let you know when I do hit those milestones! Anyways...Grandma and I had a blast today...that was the point of this post!

Special Time with Papa

Papa and I had some special time together today. He said some funny things that made me laugh and smile. I was very comfortable with Papa holding me. I really liked touching his face...I am discovering everyone's face feels a little different. Papa's felt a little like daddy's...kind of rough. But that's okay...I still like it! I'm so glad he and Grandma stopped by today on their way to Statesboro. We had a really good time!!

Fancy Feet

Check these out! Today Grandma and Papa came by on their way to see Aunt Ashley in Statesboro. And just look at what they brought with them...these fabulous flip flops. Now, I've seen mommy wear something like these and I've always thought, "hmmm, I wonder how I would look in something like that?" Well, now I've got my very own pair. I made mommy get some close up shots and then a full body picture so you could see what they looked like with the whole outfit (forget the fact most of my outfit is covered up by the activity center). Unfortunately, I don't know how long I can wear flip flops and other sandals because I am afraid I am not going to have the most dainty of feet. I am afraid I have inherited my daddy's awkward toes...so mommy says. But I will definitely enjoy the sandals now, when most people think pretty much anything on a baby is cute.

Emmett....Here Boy!

Come over here Emmett! Have you guys ever petted Emmett? Well I have and let me tell you...he is so soft! I love to touch him. But he sure is tough to get a hold of. He's always on the move!! But I think he's a pretty patient dog...at least when it comes to me. He lets me grab him...and I must say that I'm giving my best grab...and he doesn't whimper or get mad. I think we'll be good buddies and I think he'll enjoy me more when I can move around a bit.

Tuckered Out

Well, did I ever have such a long day the other day. I couldn't get back to sleep after I got up at 2:00 from my nap. Mommy laid me back down at 4:30 and told me I needed to sleep for a short bit so I wouldn't be cranky. Well, I gave it a good shot at least but I just couldn't get to sleep in my crib. I got so excited about my mobile and my feet that I just couldn't simmer down. So mommy finally came in and got me and told me that I couldn't be cranky if I got up. I tried not to but now I know why I needed one more short nap. I got pretty fussy. But mommy was fixing dinner so I was on my own with this one. FINALLY I feel asleep in my swing for 15 minutes. It took the edge off. But I sure was ready for bed at 7! Next time I'll do better mom, I promise!

MMM...MMMM....GOOD??

Don't be fooled by this picture. I am not the biggest fan of oatmeal cereal. I only agree to eat it because mommy puts a little bit of applesauce with it. She's afraid I am going to be a finicky eater. Not sure what that means..but it doesn't sound like she's thrilled about it. Most times I refuse to open my mouth. I just purse my lips together as if to say....there ain't no way you're putting THAT in my mouth. But then there are more pleasant times when I'm not so hard on mommy. She seems happy during those times. But because we're training in the Chub Olympics (by the way, are there any of you out there that have to train for this thing, if so let me know) I try to comply as I am learning the more I eat the more I gain. Let's hear it for the Chubs out there. I hope to one day be one of you!